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Getting Involved

Please note the deadlines for trade, concessions, and Community Stage applications have now passed.

There are so many ways to get involved at the Bedford River Festival. Complete an Expression of Interest form now so that we can send you further information on event opportunities and the official 2024 application forms when they become available.

Become a River Festival Participant

River Activities

Get your friends, colleagues or families together and take to the river to battle it out with other crews in our exciting river events this summer. Dragonboat racing will take place in Saturday 20th July and Raft Races will be held on Sunday 21st July 2024. More information can be found by clicking on the links below.

Activities for you to get involved in


  • Raft Races – for the creative and competitive
  • Community Stage
  • Family Activity Workshops
  • Dragon Boats – a fantastic opportunity to compete as a team and maybe take home a trophy!
  • Boat mooring
Carnival participants at the Bedford River Festival

 

 

The 2024 River Festival will include countless river activities, eight live music and performance areas, the Sports Island, Family Island, Green Earth Village, the wonderful offerings of the Festival Market, Bedford Festival of Motoring, plus so much more!

Make sure you keep the 20th & 21st July 2024 free in your diaries so that you don’t miss out on any of the action.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for on this web site, please contact the Events Team at events@bedford.gov.uk to discuss how you can get involved.

Become a River Festival Participant
 

Sponsors and Partners


Gallagher Developments is a strategic land promoter with experience dating back over 50 years and, as a master developer, has delivered thousands of homes, employment land, schools, and community facilities across Bedfordshire. Gallagher Developments continue to work to deliver sustainable communities across Bedford Borough in order to provide much needed homes and wider communities.

Sir Tony Gallagher, Chairman of Gallagher Developments said, “We are delighted to again sponsor and support the Bedford River Festival which we know brings joy to thousands of people. We hope everyone has a great time”.